Who is BCNA?

Brooke Tully
July 22, 2014

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Who is BCNA? About Breast Cancer Network Australia

You may have heard of BCNA or the Pink Lady. You may have seen Shane Crawford riding a bike from Melbourne to Perth last year to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. You may remember seeing a huge Pink Lady come to life with thousands of women on the MCG some years ago.

But do you know what BCNA actually does and how they are different from other breast cancer organisations?

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs

BCNA is the peak national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer, and consists of a network of more than 85,000 individual members and 310 Member Groups. More than 90 per cent of our members have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, and the remaining members have had a personal experience with breast cancer through a family member or friend.

BCNA is represented by the Pink Lady silhouette, symbolic of our focus on the women diagnosed with breast cancer and all those around her.

If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, contact BCNA for a My Journey Kit, a free information resource for newly diagnosed women - 1800 500 258 or www.bcna.org.au

So who is who in breast cancer?

BCNA is one of four major breast cancer organisations in Australia. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, represented by the pink ribbon, raises money for breast cancer research. Cancer Australia uses the latest research findings to develop and update guidelines for health care professionals and educate the community on early detection. The McGrath Foundation raises funds to place breast care nurses in communities across Australia.

These four organisations have different roles and missions, and work together to achieve the best possible treatments and care for women diagnosed with breast cancer. This partnership enables us to work where there are gaps and avoid duplication of our activities, to achieve the best results for women.

To learn more about Breast Cancer Network Australia, visit the BCNA website.

If you or someone you care about has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, contact Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) for a My Journey Kit, a free information resource for newly diagnosed women - 1800 500 258 or our website